Inspectors and Enforcement at the Front Line of Government 2019 Edition Contributor(s): Van de Walle, Steven (Editor), Raaphorst, Nadine (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3030040577 ISBN-13: 9783030040574 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $132.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Development - Political Science | History & Theory - General - Social Science | Sociology - General |
Dewey: 306.2 |
Physical Information: 0.69" H x 5.83" W x 8.27" (1.08 lbs) 270 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book explores the social dynamics of the interaction between inspectors and their inspectees in the public sector. Government inspectors have a crucial role in enforcing rules and standards. The role of inspectors has changed. Their task is no longer to merely inspect and enforce, but also to educate, to negotiate, and to make compromises. Their decisions come about as a result of an interaction with inspectees: Do I punish or do I let go? Do I negotiate or do I issue a fine? Do I believe what this inspectee is telling me? Using insights from public administration, regulation and sociology, this book looks at the daily work of a diverse group of inspectors such as tax inspectors, veterinary inspectors, school inspectors, environmental inspectors or health inspectors. |